At Staten Island University Hospital, our physicians have earned a reputation
for excellence and innovation in education,
research and patient care. Our doctors are
renowned in their fields and lead
exceptional teams of nurses, technicians,
clinicians and support staff that deliver
advanced, compassionate care
to their patients.

Staten Island University Hospital provides complete medical
and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient
settings at both our North and South site locations.
Read on to learn more about the full range of
services offered at SIUH, including
locations, contact information
and descriptions of programs.

At Staten Island University Hospital, we strive to provide
the best health care for our patients. We also seek
to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
That’s why we provide many helpful
resources for patients and visitors
to help them navigate our
hospital with ease.

Would you like to visit someone who is a patient at Staten Island University Hospital? If so, we welcome you. Family and friends
can play a key role in the healing process
for patients. You can serve as a
companion, advocate and be a
participant in their care.

Staten Island University Hospital is part of the Staten Island community. In addition to providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, we educate our
neighbors by sponsoring
health-related community
events and support groups.

Providing quality health care for our patients is our greatest priority.
In order to do this, our hospital family is committed
to the education of our medical caregivers.
We provide accredited training and
educational programs for physicians, nurses,
allied health professionals and technicians.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It was April 19, 1861, when Drs. William C. Anderson and Samuel R. Smith opened a one-room dispensary to provide free medical care to Staten Island residents.

From those humble beginnings, through the efforts of countless doctors, nurses and staff, has arisen today's 714-bed Staten Island University Hospital.

At noon yesterday, many of the 5,000 SIUH employees celebrated the hospital's 150th birthday with parties at both campuses.

SIUH CEO and President Anthony Ferreri cut the first slice of the commemorative cake at Ocean Breeze.

In 1929, Ferreri's grandfather was admitted to the hospital for treatment of an infection in his hand. The city paid his hospital bill because he could not afford to pay for the care.

"This further supports my personal conviction that access to health care is everyone's right and further demonstrates our hospital's founding mission: To provide quality care to all regardless of ability to pay," said Ferreri, who has worked for the hospital since 1975.

That mission is now safely entrusted to 1,100 doctors, 1,400 nurses, 400 medical students and 220 residents and fellows.

The infirmary moved several times after its founding. In 1864, the once-a-week dispensary became a 10-bed infirmary on the corner of Bay Street and Union Place in Stapleton; it bore the name of Dr. Smith, a member of the Richmond County Medical Society who was known for treating the poor without compensation in his home.

"To be entrusted with carrying on the mission in my own community is something that's very special to me," said Ferreri. "The hope is that we continue to grow to meet the needs of all the people on Staten Island."

In 1890, the infirmary moved from a small house on Hannah Street to a six-acre site on Castleton Avenue in Tompkinsville. By the end of its first year of operation, 346 inpatients and 600 outpatients had been treated.

The hospital's name was changed to Staten Island Hospital in 1916, and the hospital moved to 475 Seaview Ave. in 1979. It merged with Richmond Memorial Hospital in 1989 to become Staten Island University Hospital, with a campus in Prince's Bay. In 2000, the former Doctors' Hospital in Concord entered the SIUH orbit.

Christine Hollie, associate vice president of operations for SIUH, joined the staff of Doctors' Hospital in 1985.

"Doctors' Hospital was a tiny community hospital, and now we're a huge force to be recognized," said Ms. Hollie.

Gloria Lonz-Miglionica, a registered nurse who has worked for the hospital since 1971, said she takes pride in the hospital's role in the community.

"Everyone lives on the Island — we're one big family. We take care of these people, and then we may run into them in the stores or at the Mall. It makes it more rewarding that they're your neighbors," said Ms. Lonz.

Although technology has improved over the years, she said, "Our focus is still on human touch."